NETGEAR SC101 - Storage Central NAS Server User manual

202-10104-01
September 2005
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Reference Manual for the
NETGEAR Storage Central
SC101

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Hard Drive Not Included
A hard drive is not included with this NETGEAR product. You are solely responsible for the selection, purchase and
installation of your own IDE hard disk drive. By using this NETGEAR product, you understand and agree that (i)
NETGEAR is not warranting your hard drive or its contents; and (ii) NETGEAR is not responsible under any
circumstances for any damage to or loss of contents that results from the misuse of any hard drive with the NETGEAR
product, regardless of the cause of such damage or loss.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that
may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice:
Radio Frequency Notice
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate
this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: SC101
Publication Date: September 2005
Product Family: storage area network
Product Name: Storage Central SC101
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10104-01

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Contents
Chapter 1
About This Manual
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ................................................................1-1
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................1-3
How to Print this Manual .................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Introduction
About the Storage Central SC101 ..................................................................................2-1
Support for Standards ..............................................................................................2-1
Key Features ............................................................................................................2-1
System Requirements ..............................................................................................2-2
What’s In the Box? .........................................................................................................2-2
Front Description ............................................................................................................2-3
Back Description .............................................................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Installation and Basic Configuration
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................3-1
First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101 ..........................................................3-2
Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to “Cable Select” ...........................................................3-2
Install the Hard Disk .................................................................................................3-3
Connect the SC101 to Your Network .......................................................................3-5
Next, Install the SC101 Software ....................................................................................3-5
Before You Begin .....................................................................................................3-5
Now, Create Disk Space for PCs That Will Use the SC101 ...........................................3-7
Using the Status Bar and Context Sensitive Help ..........................................................3-8
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-9
Always restart your network in this sequence: ........................................................3-9
Check the status lights to verify correct operation. .................................................3-9
Technical Support ...........................................................................................................3-9

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Chapter 4
Management
Storage Application Scenarios ........................................................................................4-1
Expanding PC Disk Storage .....................................................................................4-2
Easy Access to Photos, Music, or Videos ................................................................4-3
Protecting Against Data Loss ...................................................................................4-4
Understanding the Product Update Features .................................................................4-5
Chapter 5
Configuration
Understanding the Wizard Setup Mode and the Advanced Configuration Mode ...........5-1
Using the Wizard Setup Mode ........................................................................................5-2
Creating a New Drive .....................................................................................................5-3
Managing an Existing Drive ............................................................................................5-4
Attaching Drives .............................................................................................................5-6
Chapter 6
Advanced Configuration
Using Advanced Configuration Options ..........................................................................6-2
Checking Storage Central Status ....................................................................................6-3
Creating or Managing Drives ..........................................................................................6-4
View/Attach Available Drive ............................................................................................6-5
Firmware Upgrade ..........................................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................7-1
The storage area network has no power ..................................................................7-1
No lights are lit on the storage area network ............................................................7-1
Common Problems and Solutions ..................................................................................7-2
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................................................................................7-2
Restoring the Default Configuration ...............................................................................7-6
Appendix A
Specifications
Specifications for the SC101 ......................................................................................... A-1
Appendix B
Related Documents

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Chapter 1
About This Manual
This chapter describes the intended audience, scope, conventions, and formats of this manual.
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats
This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet
skills. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial
information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
This guide uses the following typographical conventions:
This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Table 1-1. Typographical Conventions
italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
bold User input
fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.

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This manual is written for the Storage Central according to these specifications:
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Table 1-2. Manual Scope
Product Version Storage Central SC101
Manual Publication Date September 2005
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Web site at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/SC101.asp.

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How to Use This Manual
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• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
• A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the
product model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.

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How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
•Printing a Page in the HTML View.
Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print
button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents.
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Chapter 2
Introduction
For quick installation and setup, please see the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide. This
manual describes in detail how to set up the SC101 and provides you with further reference
information.
This chapter introduces the NETGEAR Storage Central SC101. Minimal prerequisites for
installation are presented in “System Requirements” on page 2-2.
About the Storage Central SC101
This manual describes the installation and use of the SC101 for operation with a Microsoft®
Windows® XP (SP2), Windows® 2000 SP4, Windows® 2003 Server system.
Any wired or wirelessly connected Windows computer in your network that meets the minimum
requirements and has the necessary software installed can use the disks in your storage area
network. The SC101 provides connectivity to multiple networked computers through the router.
Support for Standards
The following standards and conventions are supported:
•Standards Compliant: The Storage Central complies with the IEEE 802.11g.
•DHCP Client: The SC101 can act as a client and obtain information from your DHCP server.
Key Features
The SC101 provides solid functionality, including these features:
•Easy Configuration: The NETGEAR Smart Wizard software that assures fast and easy setup
for Windows 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP
•Upgradeable Software: Both the firmware and Storage Central Manager software can be
upgraded easily.
•LED Indicators: Power, disk, and network activity are easily identified.

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System Requirements
Before installing the SC101, make sure your network meets these requirements:
• A 100-240 V, 50-60 HZ AC input, with 12V DC 5A output power source
• At least one Windows XP, 2000, or 2003 computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed and a
CD-ROM drive
• An Ethernet network using the TCP/IP protocols and having a DHCP server like those found
in home routers.
What’s In the Box?
The product package should contain the following items:
• Storage Central SC101
• Power adapter and cord (12Vdc, 5A)
• Printed SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide
•Resource CD
– Storage Central Manager installation software and utility includes wizards and advanced
setup configuration options
– A PDF copy of the SC101 Storage Central Installation Guide
• SmartSync Pro backup software bonus CD
• Support Information card
• Warranty and Registration card
Contact your reseller or customer support in your area if there are any wrong, missing, or damaged
parts. You can refer to the Support Information Card for the telephone number of customer support
in your area. You should keep the Support Information card, along with the original packing
materials, and use the packing materials to repack the SC101 if you need to return it for repair. To
qualify for product updates and product warranty registrations, register on the NETGEAR Web
site at: http://www.netgear.com.

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Front Description
The Storage Central SC101 front functions are described below. Use a coin or screwdriver to open
the spring loaded front cover lock by turning it clockwise.
The following table describes the front cover information:
Figure 2-1
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Hard Disk Status Light (Red) Disk Activity Indicators
Off No activity or turned off.
Red On Disk activity.
Power Status Light (Green)
Off
On
Power Indicator
No power.
Power is on and it has completed its power on self test diagnostic
Error Conditions Error Status Codes
Blink Fast Continuously
1 Blink @ 1.5 sec intervals
2 Blinks @ 1.5 sec intervals
3 Blinks @ 1.5 sec intervals
4 Blinks @ 1.5 sec intervals
No disk present
Error on disk 1: The pattern continues until the disk recovers from
the error.
Error on disk 2: Two blinks at 1.5 second intervals. The pattern
continues until the disk recovers from the error.
Error with network addressing
Unsupported hard disk drive
Front Cover Lock

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Back Description
The Storage Central SC101 front and rear hardware functions are described on the back label
illustrated below.
The following table describes the rear label information:
• The power socket connects to the SC101 power adapter.
• The reset button is located between the Ethernet RJ-45 connector and the power socket.
Ethernet Status Light (Yellow) Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator
Off No power or no activity
On Powered on but no data traffic
Blink Data traffic
Figure 2-2
LED DESCRIPTION
Ethernet Status Ethernet LAN Link Activity Indicator
Off/
Green On Indicates no power or no Ethernet link detected. Ethernet link detected.
Yellow Off Indicates no power or no Ethernet link detected.
Yellow Blink Indicates data traffic on the Ethernet LAN.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Ethernet Status LEDs

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–Pushed once, it reboots the SC101
–Pushed and held for eight or more seconds, it restores the password for administrator to
“password”, which is the default setting; and detaches all drives.
• Use the SC101 Ethernet RJ-45 port to connect to an Ethernet LAN.

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Chapter 3
Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to install your Storage Central SC101 and set up basic connectivity on
your Local Area Network (LAN).
Installation Overview
Estimated Completion Time: 30 minutes.
These instructions will guide you through these three steps:
1. First, Install a hard disk, and connect the Storage Central SC101 to your network.
2. Next, Install the Storage Central SC101 software.
3. Now, Allocate SC101 disk space for each PC that will use the SC101.
When you finish the installation, your network will resemble this illustration.
Figure 3-1
Note: You must have an IDE hard disk, an Ethernet network with an available port,
DHCP must be running in the network, and you need to have either Windows XP (SP2) or
Windows 2000 (SP4) PCs to access the SC101.
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Unpack the unit, Ethernet cable, power adapter, and the NETGEAR CD. The CD contains driver
software, a setup wizard, and links to online resources. Familiarize yourself with the SC101 unit.
Notice the rear of the SC101 has information about the ports and the front status lights.
First, Install a Hard Disk and Connect the SC101
The instructions below explain how to set up a single disk. Repeat these steps to install a second
hard disk.
Verify the Hard Disk Is Set to “Cable Select”
The drive jumpers must be set for the “cable select” option, marked “CS” on some drives.
Typically, this is the default setting. Follow these steps to verify that the hard disk drive is set to
“cable select.”
Note: When you set up the unit, stand it on its feet, and be sure it has ample ventilation.
Avoid putting the unit in a location where it could be knocked over easily. Do not place
items on top of it.
1. Locate the hard disk jumpers.
2. Verify that the jumpers are set to “cable
select.”
The disk housing or documentation will identify
which setting is “cable select.”
Note: The setting for your drive may differ from
this illustratoin. Be sure to consult the
documentation provided by the hard disk
manufacturer or look on the hard disk to
identify which setting is “cable select.”
Figure 3-3

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Install the Hard Disk
Follow the steps below to install an IDE hard disk drive into you SC101.
Warning: Be sure to unplug the power cord from the SC101 before adding or removing
the disks. Failure to observe this precaution could render your disks useless.
1. Remove the cover.
a. Use a coin or screwdriver to
open the spring loaded cover
lock by turning it clockwise.
b. Remove the cover.
Figure 3-4
2. Insert the hard disk.
a. Position the hard disk so that
the D-shaped power socket is
on the top.
b. Slide the hard disk into either
slot.
Figure 3-5
D-shaped
power socket

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3. Connect the hard disk cables.
a. Align and insert the hard disk power cable into the D-shaped power socket.
b. Align the key of the hard disk data cable with the slot on the data cable socket and insert
the cable. Neatly tuck the cables in so that they will not interfere with attaching the cover.
Figure 3-6
4. Attach the front cover.
a. Align the cover with
the unit.
b. Using a screwdriver or
coin to hold the spring
loaded cover lock
open, attach the cover,
then release the lock.
Figure 3-7
Power Cable
Data Cable
Data Cable Key